Kathmandu: Chairman of the Prachanda-Madhav group of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried to prolong his rule in an autocratic manner. During a meeting with journalists working for international media from Nepal in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Dahal said that an appeal has… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group sought international support
Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines
Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): The government has indicated that it will take action against provocative expressions on social media and publishing and broadcasting media by giving priority to such expressions. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday to announce the decision of the cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Parbat Gurung said that a guideline on social… Continue reading Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines
Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has assured to provid Rs. 7 billion to the Election Commission for the preparation of the mid-term elections. According to Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, the size of election expenses has not been decided yet. However, he said that the commission will receive around Rs 7 billion for the election.… Continue reading Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election
Congress will protest alone: Shashank Koirala
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashank Koirala has said that the Nepali Congress should not join hands with anyone during the agitation. Speaking at a seminar on ‘Constitution in Crisis’ organized by Sushil Koirala Youth Circle in Kathmandu on Monday on the occasion of the sixth memorial day of former Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil… Continue reading Congress will protest alone: Shashank Koirala
After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa
RAWALPINDI (Geo TV): Thanks to Hasan Ali’s maiden ten-wicket haul, Pakistan won its first Test series against South Africa since 2003 with a 95-run victory on the final day in Rawalpindi on Monday. Hasan finished with 5-60 to record his best match figures of 11-114 and help dismiss South Africa — who were set a… Continue reading After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa
China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal
Kathmandu: China, a northern neighbor, has expressed constant interest in the deepening political crisis in Nepal. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who last had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali on Friday, expressed interest in Nepal’s recent political developments. After the talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement covering only… Continue reading China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal
Nepal airlines publish new schedule for domestic flights
Kathmandu: National flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has published a new schedule for domestic flights. According to NAC, domestic flights are scheduled for the month of February.Accordingly, the company will operate Kathmandu and Nepalgunj flight as base airports to various domestic destinations. Nepal Airlines is currently flying only to remote airports. The company has… Continue reading Nepal airlines publish new schedule for domestic flights
Oscar Film awards 2021: The 21 contenders to watch
(BBC): Now the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild have unveiled their nominations and Bafta has revealed its longlists, this year’s delayed awards season is well under way. Oscar voting begins a month from now. So here – in order of projected prominence – are what so far appear to be the top 21 awards… Continue reading Oscar Film awards 2021: The 21 contenders to watch
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
YANGON, Myanmar (AP): As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday to protest last week’s coup ousting Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, their spirits were lifted by the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier. Separate protests that began in various… Continue reading Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 9, 140 missing
RISHIKESH, India (AP): Indian authorities launched a search operation Sunday after part of a Himalayan glacier broke, sending a massive flood of water and debris slamming into two dams and damaging a number of homes. At least nine people were killed and 140 were missing. The flood was caused when a portion of Nanda Devi… Continue reading Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 9, 140 missing